After waking up in the most luxurious hotel rooms we’ve been in during the entire trip, many took advantage of the extra sleep, whilst others enjoyed an early dip in the pool. The breakfast spread was both western and Vietnamese but none other, delicious (especially the cinnamon donuts). We then set off on our bikes on a scenic route to the beach. It felt like we explored many aspects of Vietnam’s environment in a single trip. We began by venturing through the bustling street network of Hoi An and continued on to exploring the countryside. An interesting sight was watching other tourists ride a water buffalo through a shallow lake.
We arrived at the beach which was set up with a gorgeous resort style seating area and were refreshed with a cool drink. The serenity of the beach was a perfect contrast to the chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Some enjoyed a casual stroll along the coast line, others sunk back into beach chairs and a mixed group played a game of soccer. We had a relaxing lunch before setting off on a shorter bike ride back to the hotel. As a group we raced to the pool in search of relief from the heat. We finished a brilliant day with tailor fittings and a dinner of our own choice in addition to bumping into another Vietnam group from St Leonard’s. The day was the most relaxing of the entire trip so far, yet was filled with many new experiences and memories as we explored the beauty of Hoi An.
Hi family, I’m missing you guys heaps but I’m making the most of the opportunities I’ve been given and so far I have done everything on this trip. I can’t wait to tell you all about Vietnam- Love Millie. Don’t worry I’m not really missing you, having lots of fun, the food is better than expected – Love Em
Emma & Millie
Photos: Riding through Hoi An; encountering a buffalo along the way; playing ball on the beach; the resort-style beach set up; running along the beach.
